Advocacy and Litigation
We have an active practice before the Magistrate’s Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal in Anguilla. We have extensive experience in civil litigation and advocacy including personal injury claims, negligence, and employment matters. We advise on trial strategy, trial preparation and solicitor’s work in relation to litigation.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
We have had extensive involvement in alternative dispute resolution through the civil procedure process in Anguilla. The firm promotes and advocates court-connected mediation as a cost-effective and expeditious way to achieve positive results for its clients.
Banking, Corporate & Commercial Transactions
We are experienced in bank negotiations, advice in loan restructuring, and other financing arrangements. The principal of the firm has previously acted as legal counsel for an indigenous bank and has served as a member of the Financial Services Commission including served as Deputy Chair to the Board. The firm has experience in large-scale financing transactions particularly in tourism development and project finance. The firm has experience in commercial transactions, drafting of contracts, corporate relations, and corporate governance. The principal has served on several statutory bodies and offers advice to a range of organizations.
Family
The firm has a strong background in matrimonial proceedings but generally practices in non-contentious proceedings.
Insolvency
The firm has extensive practice in insolvency and liquidation in Anguilla which includes advising clients on various options and appearing in proceedings before the High Court relating to the appointment of receivers, liquidation, preparation of security agreements, and general advice regarding creditors’ claims.
Insurance
Our insurance practice is primarily vehicle liability and other forms of liability defense claims for insurance companies. We review insurance policies and advise on contractual matters pertaining to insurance business. We have represented insurance companies in relation to catastrophic claims and other similar damages. Where is no conflict, we have represented insured parties against insurance companies as well insofar as it relates to recovery of losses and damages.
Labour and Employment
The firm practices in all areas of labour and employment either from an employee perspective or for the employer side of the business. Generally, we advise on employee/employer rights under the common law and under the prevailing labour laws of Anguilla. Our advice ranges from establishing the employment agreement to matters under the agreement such as disciplinary proceedings and terminations. We also appear before the labour tribunal and labour commissioner conciliatory process.
Property and Development
Real Estate, Property and Development is a major component of our practice. Our focus has been on tourism development however we advise and undertake many real estate transactions on Anguilla. We have a particular interest in condominium development, drafting condominium bylaws, and the declaration. We offer services to apply for a license for non-belongers to own property in Anguilla (otherwise known as the Aliens Land Holding Licence). We draft purchase and sale agreements; negotiate on behalf of our clients; offer escrow services and transaction closing services. We have extensive experience in government relations and negotiations with respect to obtaining concessions for large scale developers on the island. A large part of our practice portfolio has included the acquisition or disposition of tourism-related properties.
Trusts, Estates and Fiduciary Obligations
We are involved in all areas of estate planning, drafting wills, codicils, powers of attorney, and trust arrangements. We also offer services in relation to applications for the probate of estates and administration of estates (inclusive of contentious and non-contentious probate).